Chapter Sixteen

Tally headed straight to the bar, requesting another cocktail. She wasn’t typically a heavy drinker, but tonight she was ready to let loose and have some fun. Driving home was not an option for her as she had taken the bus to the party and planned to take a cab home.

As she stood at the bar, Tally was pleasantly surprised to see Ethan, a colleague from the marketing department, standing beside her. “Hey Tally, you’re looking amazing,” Ethan complimented her. Tally flashed him a smile, genuinely appreciating the kind words. “Thanks, Ethan! You’re not too bad yourself,” she playfully nudged him.

Others may think she was flirting with Ethan. However, what most people didn’t know about Ethan was that he was gay. Tally had known this since their college days, even though they were enrolled in different courses. Despite that, they had managed to forge a friendship and now found themselves working for the same company, under Ryan’s leadership.

Suddenly, a wave of guilt washed over Tally as sh